Ecuador Felipe Luzon Typica Washed Espresso - Single Origin

Ecuador Felipe Luzon Typica Washed Espresso - Single Origin.

Felipe Luzón farms coffee in the fertile lands of Palanda, in the Southern Amazon region of Ecuador. Historically known as a key cocoa producing area, Palanda is also gaining recognition for high quality coffee, supported by rich soils and favourable growing conditions at altitude.

Felipe is one of the region’s pioneering coffee growers, having introduced improved and hybrid Typica varieties and helping to shape Palanda’s emerging coffee profile. His commitment to quality has led to strong results in the Bracamoros Regional Coffee Competition, where his lots have achieved notable placements.

Felipe plans to refine his post harvest processing with technical support, aiming to further improve consistency and quality over time. His farm reflects a balance between traditional knowledge and modern practices, producing coffee that speaks to both the terroir of Ecuador’s Amazon and the ongoing evolution of specialty farming in the region.

PROCESS: W

REGION: P

ELEVATION: 1

VARIETAL: T

CUP: L

ROAST: F

Sourced from Felipe Luzon in Ecuador's Palanda region—nestled in the Southern Amazon—this washed single-origin showcases the Typica varietal through Code Black Coffee's espresso roast. The washed process emphasizes clarity and brightness, allowing citrus and nutty characters to emerge alongside sweetness. Typica is prized for its balanced, refined cup profile, and this lot's origin in Palanda's equatorial altitude and microclimate contributes distinctive regional character. Whether pulled as espresso or incorporated into blends, this Ecuador Felipe Luzon offers producers and café professionals a clean, approachable single-origin with defined sensory boundaries—useful reference for exploring how terroir and varietal expression interact in the washed preparation method.